# Data Centers, Nuclear Power & the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026

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Podcast: [America’s Work Force Union Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-work-force-union-podcast-367664)
Published: 2026-05-28T20:01:06+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2046

## Resource

Pete Ielmini joins the show to discuss the bipartisan momentum behind the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026, and how the massive data center boom and nuclear energy revival are driving unprecedented demand for skilled mechanical insulators.

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